Job Description

Ophthalmic Technician-I

• Location: 10300 N. Illinois St., Suite 2010, Carmel, IN 46290
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekends: Not required
• Holidays: Not required
• Travel: Occasional travel to other locations as needed

You’ll play a key role in supporting patient care and clinical flow. Daily tasks include:

• Rooming patients and gathering medical history
• Performing vision testing
• Measuring eye pressure
• Assisting with diagnostic testing
• Managing clinical pool messages and follow-ups
• Supporting providers and teammates throughout the day

Who Thrives Here

This role is a great fit for someone who is:

• A team player with a positive attitude and high energy
• A good listener and clear communicator
• Comfortable learning new skills and asking questions
• Focused on patient care and teamwork
• No experience required. We provide hands-on training from experienced technicians who enjoy teaching and supporting new team members.

Why Join Us

We invest in our people and their growth with a strong benefits package:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial incentives

Department Highlights

• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Consistent weekday schedule with work-life balance

Responsible for ophthalmic, diagnostic procedures and ophthalmic/medical assistance in support of the clinical activities of the department. Performs preliminary ophthalmic examinations. Explains testing procedures to patients. Assists providers with post-op surgery patients. Maintains diagnostic equipment. Cleans all equipment in exam rooms consistent with current infection control policies. Will stock exam rooms and work areas, while checking for expired supplies. May assist in minor OR procedures and ocular injections. May provide back-up support for other departments as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED. 0-3 Years of Experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be preferred per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize multiple patient care needs.
• Experience with basic ophthalmic workup and testing preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of exam room environment.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.